U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, stopped by Mobile County Public School System's George Hall Elementary school as part of a Back to School Bus tour of the South.  Hall Elementary was chosen as one of Duncan's symbolism-"Courage in the Classroom".   George Hall Elementary was one of five Mobile County Public schools chosen for a transformation process.  With an entire new staff headed by principal, Terri Tomlinson, the...

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The Mobile County Health Department, in accordance with the Alabama Department of Public Health, audits immunization records in all public schools in order to ensure a healthy and safe school environment.  The directive, Guidelines for Implementation of the Mandatory Immunization Law, requires that all children need the following immunizations to attend school:Students must have the following•·         4 doses of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis...

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It is time for Cool Schools on Local 15What is a cool school? Local 15 wants to highlight schools that are doing things differently, having fun, involved in community projects and more. This year, Local 15's first Cool School is the brand new Dawes Elementary School.The school was highlighted several times during the morning news on Local 15 on Friday, August 26, 2010. Click here to watch the Cool Schools Segment. Dawes Cool SchoolWill your school be the next Cool School?

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Burroughs Elementary is off to a great start thanks to some of its partners and community members.  First Baptist Church of Theodore donated book bags filled with assorted supplies to help Burroughs' students.  These book bags will help students in the different grade-levels to have a successful and productive school year.       Also thanks goes out to Mr. Maurice White, a community representative (also former student) and Evonik Degussa for helping...

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